Possible Self-Inflicted Gunshot Incident Involving Dante Hester on Washington Street

Summary: Law enforcement responded to a report from a female stating her boyfriend, Dante Hester, may have shot himself following an argument in the area of Washington Street, Sangamon County, Illinois. The subject was reportedly walking eastbound on Washington Street after making threats, and a ShotSpotter alert was received around the same time. Officers coordinated to locate the subject, described as a Black male wearing a white shirt and black pants, and believed he may be heading toward the Red Roof Inn. The girlfriend was contacted, and further units were dispatched to the area for public safety.